Charlotte Greenway brings you a host of interviews ahead of the weekend action from Newcastle, Newbury and Fairyhouse including Nicky Henderson (Constitution Hill & Hyland), Ian Gosden (Golden Ace), Lucinda Russell (Myretown), Paul Nicholls (Inch House), Johnson White (Lowry's Bar), Joe Chambers (O'Moore Park), Tom Bellamy (The Doyen Chief) & finally Barry Connell (Eachtotheirown).
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Ep 1409 - Savill: "Strike while Iron is Hot" on Levy reform
Nick is joined by Oli Bell for the latest edition of the popular daily racing podcast. Continuing coverage out of Wednesday's budget, Nick talks to Tom Savill - a key ally of SMF policy formulation - as well as Jockey Club CEO Jim Mullen. Plus, Golden Ace owner Ian Gosden on the Fighting Fifth, Amy Marnane on selling the dam of Powerful Glory at the Sceptre sessions, Fairyhouse GM John Sheridan on this weekend's racing, and Liz Price catches up in Japan with Yoshito Yahagi on the future for Forever Young.
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Ep 1408 - Cruddace: What happens next?
Nick joined today by ITV's Matt Chapman to run through all the latest news in the racing world. First up, Arc Chief Executive Martin Cruddace is along to give his reaction to budget and look at where the opportunities might be now for horse racing. In advance of weekend action on both sides of the Irish Sea, Johnson White, Tom Bellamy and Barry Connell nominate their biggest chances. Finally, Liz Price out in Japan, catches up with Calandgan’s trainer Francis Graffard ahead of his run in the Japan Cup.
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SPECIAL: BUDGET 2025 - Full Reaction
Nick is joined by betting industry commentator and punter Neil Channing in a special episode in response to Rachel Reeves's much anticipated budget. What will it mean for the racing industry and the gambling sector? With BHA CEO Brant Dunshea, BGC boss Grainne Hurst, renowned market analyst David Buik, BetGoodwin founder Julian Head and NTF Chief Executive Paul Johnson.
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Ep 1407 - Buckley feeling "combative" as Hill takes to The Toon
Nick is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to canter through today's headlines around the racing world. Guests today include Michael Buckley, bullish in advance of this weekend's Fighting Fifth, Christophe Lemaire, rider of Japan Cup favourite Masquerade Ball, and Ajay Anne, the agent who has secured Economics to stand at Poonawalla Stud in India. Plus, David Marnane on the impending sale of promising filly Aviatrice for the MRC5 syndicate.
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